Herston on Tennessee Family Law

Post-Judgment Interest Denied on Delayed Home-Equity Payment in Dandridge, Tennessee Divorce: Sheppard v. Sheppard When does post-judgment interest start on a deferred divorce judgment in Tennessee?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/20/post-judgment-interest-denied-on-delayed-home-equity-payment-in-chattanooga-tennessee-divorce-sheppard-v-sheppard/

The Rise of Late-Life Divorce & Its Impact on Retirement Divorce is never easy, but going through one close to retirement can be especially challenging. So-called “gray divorce,” i.e., divorces involving people over 50, now account for nearly 40% of all U.S. divorces (up from under 9% in 1990).... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/16/the-rise-of-late-life-divorce-its-impact-on-retirement/

Court of Appeals Affirms Strict Enforcement of Relocation Filing Deadline in Memphis, Tennessee: Mosby v. Meachem Is an emailed objection from counsel a meaningful substitute for a formal court filing?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/13/court-of-appeals-affirms-strict-enforcement-of-relocation-filing-deadline-in-memphis-tennessee-mosby-v-meachem/

Valuation of LLC Interest Remanded in Selmer, Tennessee Divorce: Rasmussen v. Rasmussen Can a spouse claim “there is no business” after using an LLC, 1099s, and business deductions for years?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/09/valuation-of-llc-interest-remanded-in-selmer-tennessee-divorce-rasmussen-v-rasmussen/

Corporate Form Protects Business Asset in Cleveland, Tennessee Divorce: Ellis v. Ellis If a spouse forms a business during the marriage, does that automatically make it marital property?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/06/corporate-form-protects-business-asset-in-cleveland-tennessee-divorce-ellis-v-ellis/

Missing Risk-of-Harm Findings Vacate Termination Ground in Cleveland, Tennessee: In re Sylis K. What is the best practice for ensuring your termination order survives appellate scrutiny?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/07/02/missing-risk-of-harm-findings-vacate-termination-ground-in-cleveland-tennessee-in-re-sylis-k/

Improvements Are “Too Little, Too Late” to Prevent Termination in Tazewell, Tennessee: In re Alexander B. When does late parental improvement become “too little, too late” in Tennessee termination cases?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/29/late-improvements-are-too-little-too-late-to-prevent-termination-in-tazewell-tennessee-in-re-alexander-b/

What We Learn About Money When Our Parents Divorce When parents divorce, money becomes visible. Kids see it discussed, debated, and sometimes worried over. And those moments can stick for decades.... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/25/what-we-learn-about-money-when-our-parents-divorce/

Rehabilitated Mother Defeats Termination of Parental Rights in Clarksville, Tennessee: In re Liam M. Can a parent’s dramatic rehabilitation defeat termination even when grounds are proven?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/22/rehabilitated-mother-defeats-termination-of-parental-rights-in-clarksville-tennessee-in-re-liam-m/

Child’s Preference Does Not Control Parenting Time in Memphis, Tennessee Parenting Dispute: In re Troy R. Can a child’s extracurricular activities override a parent’s court-ordered parenting time in Tennessee?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/18/childs-preference-does-not-control-parenting-time-in-memphis-tennessee-parenting-dispute-in-re-troy-r/

Bonuses Count as Income for Alimony in Cleveland, Tennessee Divorce: Thompson v. Thompson When are bonuses too speculative to count as income when calculating alimony in Tennessee?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/15/bonuses-count-as-income-for-alimony-in-cleveland-tennessee-divorce-thompson-v-thompson/

Miscalculating Abandonment Period Reverses Termination Ground in Morristown, Tennessee: In re Michael S. Does amending a termination petition to add a new ground reset the abandonment clock in Tennessee?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/11/miscalculating-abandonment-period-reverses-termination-ground-in-morristown-tennessee-in-re-michael-s/

Tennessee Legislative Update 2026 What did the Tennessee Legislature do in the 2026 session that affects Tennessee family Law?... https://herstontennesseefamilylaw.com/2026/06/08/tennessee-legislative-update-2026/

"It has never been easier to conceal unsavory spending from a spouse. Divorce and significant financial damage can follow."

In multistate custody litigation, are temporary orders enough to protect jurisdiction?

When does litigation become evidence of parental alienation in Tennessee?

Does adultery justify secret surveillance in a divorce case?